As temperatures climb during the summer months, protecting employees from heat-related illnesses becomes more than just a best practice—it's an essential part of maintaining a safe workplace. While most people understand the importance of staying hydrated, preventing heat illness requires a combination of strategies. Two of the most effective—and often overlooked—are providing adequate rest breaks…
Every year on June 24, National Upcycling Day encourages us to rethink what we throw away. While recycling often takes center stage in conversations about sustainability, upcycling highlights an even more effective strategy: reuse. Within the waste management hierarchy, reuse is prioritized above recycling because it extends the life of materials without the additional energy…
Often times we don’t think about what acronyms might stand for. For the types of industries that cover HAZWOPER, it’s important to understand what it means and what is involved with HAZWOPER Training. HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It is an OSHA regulation (29 CFR 1910.120) designed to protect workers handling…
